Cardiff City and Leeds United face off in South Wales this Saturday, both eager to shake off last weekend’s defeats.

Cardiff’s season started on shaky ground with losses to Sunderland and Burnley, conceding seven goals without finding the net. However, they managed to snag their first-ever draw in the South Wales Derby, with Callum Robinson’s dramatic equalizer 11 minutes into stoppage time at Swansea City.

Leeds, on the other hand, are determined to rebound from their first league loss of the season and edge closer to the front in their race to return to the Premier League. It’s shaping up to be a big test for both sides.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Cardiff vs. Leeds live stream, TV channel

Due to the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. broadcast blackout restriction in the UK, the Leeds vs. Cardiff Championship match won’t be available to watch on TV or stream in the region.

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What time does Cardiff vs. Leeds kick off?

This EFL Championship clash takes place at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and kicks off on Saturday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Cardiff vs. Leeds lineups, team news

In a bid to turn things around, Erol Bulut might shuffle his Cardiff City squad on Saturday, though injuries continue to keep Jamilu Collins, Kion Etete, Jesper Daland, Ryotaro Tsunoda, and Isaak Davies out of action.

Will Fish is expected to get his first start in defence, with Calum Chambers and Dimitrios Goutas likely sticking together at the center of the backline.

In midfield, David Turnbull and Alex Robertson will battle for starting roles, while Chris Willock and Ollie Tanner are eager to join the attack, supporting Wilfried Kanga up front, as Callum Robinson remains on the injury list.

Cardiff City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Horvath (GK) — Fish, Goutas, Chambers, Bagan — Ralls, Siopis — El Ghazi, Colwill, Willock — Kanga.

Injured: Ryotaro Tsunoda
Suspended: N/A

Leeds United head into Saturday’s clash without key defender Joe Rodon, who picked up a head injury in last week’s defeat to Burnley. Winger Daniel James, having missed the last two games, could also be sidelined once again.

With Rodon out, captain Ethan Ampadu might drop into the backline to partner Pascal Struijk, opening up a midfield spot for either Ao Tanaka or Joe Rothwell to team up with Ilia Gruev.

In Leeds’ usual 4-2-3-1 formation, Willy Gnonto, Brenden Aaronson, and Tottenham loanee Manor Solomon supported striker Mateo Joseph last time out, but Joel Piroe and new signing Largie Ramazani are both pushing for starting spots.

Leeds United predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Meslier (GK) — Bogle, Ampadu, Struijk, Firpo — Gruev, Tanaka — Gnonto, Piroe, Solomon — Joseph.

Injured: N/A
Suspended: N/A

Cardiff vs. Leeds prediction

Saturday’s clash in South Wales is shaping up to be a real nail-biter, with both teams eager to get back to winning ways. Despite missing Rodon and James, Leeds United still pack enough firepower to outshine their opponents.

We’re tipping them to head back to Yorkshire with all three points, deepening the home side’s early-season woes.

Prediction: Cardiff City 0-2 Leeds United

EFL Championship fixture schedule this week

All times BST

Friday, September 20

• Stoke City vs. Hull City (8:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 21

• Norwich City vs. Watford (12:30 p.m.)
• Queens Park Rangers vs. Millwall (12:30 p.m.)
• Sunderland vs. Midllesbrough (12:30 p.m.)
• Bristol City vs. Oxford United (3:00 p.m.)
• Burnley vs. Portsmouth (3:00 p.m.)
• Cardiff City vs. Leeds United (3:00 p.m.)
• Coventry City vs. Swansea City (3:00 p.m.)
•  Luton Town vs. Sheffield Wednesday (3:00 p.m.)
• Sheffield United vs. Derby County (3:00 p.m.)
• West Bromwich Albion vs. Plymouth Argyle (3:00 p.m.)

Sunday, September 22

• Preston North End vs. Blackburn Rivers (12:00 p.m.)